Coronavirus Support Page

These are difficult times for everybody - but there are small things that we can do to help each feel better and support each other through these times. Below are a collection of websites that can offer useful ideas/ tips or places to go for extra advice.

Free School Meals?

If you think you may entitled to Free School Meals, contact the school via email and then we will ring you to get the details we need. If eligible, you will receive a £15 for each child each week during school closure time.

This book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, is designed for children to help them understand what coronavirus is, what is happening and why, how to stay safe and also talks about the feelings they may have.

Public Health England have produced some guidance for parents and carers on how to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak. There are some useful tips. Click on the link below.

Mental Health and wellbeing support for children and young people during coronavirus

CAMHS are offering additional crisis support during coronavirus. If a child or young person (under 18) is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now access Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 24/7. Please contact 03300 245 321 during normal hours (8am-5pm, Mon to Fri) or 0300 555 5000 outside these hours. Callers will speak to a call handler, their call will be forwarded to a voicemail service and their message will be returned within one hour.